If I were given only one photographer I could sit down with it would be Bill Allard. His work opened me up to seeing the world in color after having been a b/w photographer for much of my 35+yr photographic career. His visuals sensibility is nuanced, quiet, yet powerful. I have all but his latest book on my shelf as a constant resource to inspire me when I feel stale in my work. I hope to meet him/attend a workshop of his at some point soon.
Absolutely stunnig work ! Lots of photos are not perfectly sharp but they are just stunning, hearwarming and incredible. Great photography work, great editing and thank you all for telling his story and letting me know about it. This is pure beauty !
Martin Rumfeld Thanks. Unfortunately I had to copy the photos out of his book, so hence the little bit of softness, but his actual photos are wonderful, and with the beautiful Leica glass as well. Cheers!
I’ve loved his images since my national geo reading days…one of the photographers who inspired me to shoot Leica Ms too. The other ones are David Alan Harvey, tomasz tomaszewski and others!
@@toddkorolphoto Thanks so much! I just can't seem to find this particular photo anywhere else, even when searching the title. Do you happen to know where it was printed, i.e. which book or magazine?
Nice feature... BUT: why can't we see at least 3-4 pics he shot at this rodeo? Would have been nice. Thanks for this great quote, Mr Allard: "A camera is a camera is a camera". It is about the EYE behind that camera. I am afraid, some tech photo nerds will never ever understand that. So many YT videos are proof to that. What Allard's old pictures show us today: it is NOT about buying a 6.000,- to 8.000,- Leica, but it is about becoming part of the scene, connecting with people, catching the moment. As everyone can see here: some of his old pics are technically rather poor. But they breathe!
Alot of naive well intentioned newbie photographers emulate young TH-camrs that are well known because of their inline visibility. Compare the endless same old tropes kranked out by the Matt Day and Joe Greer school with the MASTERS like William Allard, Alex Webb, Harry Greuyart and Ernst Haas. Emulate the best and then shoot your own way. Leave the TH-camrs aline. They arent old enough nor good enough to show you anything yet.
So many good tips, yes talk to people, but don't necessarily wait to take pictures. I like how he carries two cameras with different prime lenses.
Yes and just concentrates on what’s in front of him. He’s so good.
That was pure class. Thanks.
Thanks, he's such a wonderful person and photographer.
One of my top life-long photographic heroes. LEGEND...
john murch Yes he sure is, and mine too!!
Brilliant. The guy is so talented and inspirational.
Yes he sure is, and he has taken so many amazing photos!
He speaks a phantastic, very unique language in his pictures.
A Master Photographer! Sure Allard uses Leicas here, but it's about framing, seeing the light 1st. Waiting that that special moment. LOVE it.
You got that right!
Great story. One little thing, 'Flaneur ' is not 'to wander with no purpose'. It is a noun, not a verb. A Flaneur might wander with no purpose.
Truly humbling, an incredible talent and wonderful man. These pictures are like soul food. Thank you so much for this.
If I were given only one photographer I could sit down with it would be Bill Allard. His work opened me up to seeing the world in color after having been a b/w photographer for much of my 35+yr photographic career. His visuals sensibility is nuanced, quiet, yet powerful. I have all but his latest book on my shelf as a constant resource to inspire me when I feel stale in my work. I hope to meet him/attend a workshop of his at some point soon.
That would be a great choice! I just talked to him yesterday. Nobody talks about photos like he does. He is truly an inspiration!
Absolutely stunnig work ! Lots of photos are not perfectly sharp but they are just stunning, hearwarming and incredible. Great photography work, great editing and thank you all for telling his story and letting me know about it. This is pure beauty !
Martin Rumfeld Thanks. Unfortunately I had to copy the photos out of his book, so hence the little bit of softness, but his actual photos are wonderful, and with the beautiful Leica glass as well. Cheers!
I’ve loved his images since my national geo reading days…one of the photographers who inspired me to shoot Leica Ms too.
The other ones are David Alan Harvey, tomasz tomaszewski and others!
@@melvinhjtan Yes amazing, images we’re created in that magazine.
That is classic, I am also a People Photographer and your dignity and train of thoughts confirmed I am on the right path
Thank you. What a great interview! Interesting, I sold my 55mm 1.2 and exchanged it for a 28mm for my Nikkormat and it was my go-to lens for decades.
What a nice piece! Thank you.
Thank you so much!! So glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for providing substance, careful composition, and sharing the passionate nature of William's words and how he assembles images.
Thanks. He’s an amazing man and photographer.
Nicely done. You get a really good sense of what he’s like.
Bernard Kelly thanks, he’s a wonderful man and an amazing photographer!!
That was a great interview! Lots of little pearls of wisdom from Mr. Allard.
Thank you for posting, as a Leica user, its inspirational.... I just subscribed
Thanks you so much, will do more on Leica soon!
Really nice film of a legend. Thanks.
ribyx you’re welcome, he is one of a kind. An amazing man and photographer!
it's always inspiring to see people following their passion, wether it is photography, rodeo or in fact almost anything else.
Yes that's for sure!
Lovely images!
great photos!
Great!
Thanks
Great stuff.
Thanks!
Please greet Mr. W.A. Alard.
I am a huge fan of him.
Decades ago it was almost impossible to buy a National Geographic magazine somewhere in Poland.
What is the photograph at 4:22?
Horse racing in the outback.
@@toddkorolphoto Thanks so much! I just can't seem to find this particular photo anywhere else, even when searching the title. Do you happen to know where it was printed, i.e. which book or magazine?
What's the lens mounted on his M? I assume it's some pre-asph 35?
Mostly a 50mm F/2.
Paris Texas reference?
✌️
what was the film stock though
Bill shot Kodachrome with his Leicas.
Nice interview
Thanks!
Nice feature... BUT: why can't we see at least 3-4 pics he shot at this rodeo? Would have been nice. Thanks for this great quote, Mr Allard: "A camera is a camera is a camera". It is about the EYE behind that camera. I am afraid, some tech photo nerds will never ever understand that. So many YT videos are proof to that.
What Allard's old pictures show us today: it is NOT about buying a 6.000,- to 8.000,- Leica, but it is about becoming part of the scene, connecting with people, catching the moment. As everyone can see here: some of his old pics are technically rather poor. But they breathe!
Leica a and Leica m240.
But that doesn’t matter.
Alot of naive well intentioned newbie photographers emulate young TH-camrs that are well known because of their inline visibility. Compare the endless same old tropes kranked out by the Matt Day and Joe Greer school with the MASTERS like William Allard, Alex Webb, Harry Greuyart and Ernst Haas. Emulate the best and then shoot your own way. Leave the TH-camrs aline. They arent old enough nor good enough to show you anything yet.